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Which city in Japan is famous for its large Tanabata celebration?
 
Sendai
 
Nagoya
 
Gifu
 
Kanazawa
What type of paper is used for making Tanabata decorations?
 
Washi
 
Origami
 
Cardboard
 
Tissue
What does the Milky Way represent in the Tanabata story?
 
A river
 
A mountain
 
A bridge
 
A road
What modern additions have been made to Tanabata celebrations?
 
All of the activities
 
Light displays
 
Music concerts
 
Themed parades
What do people often wear during Tanabata festivals?
 
Kimono and yukata
 
Casual wear
 
Pyjamas and slippers
 
Sweat suits and Crocs
What do paper cranes symbolize in Tanabata decorations?
 
Peace and long life
 
Wealth and prosperity
 
Love and fidelity
 
Wisdom and knowledge
What is the meaning of "Tanabata" in English?
 
Evening of the seventh
 
Night of the stars
 
Dancing with the stars
 
The seven samurai
What type of activities are popular during Tanabata festivals?
 
Writing wishes and stargazing
 
Dancing and singng
 
Going to grandparents' houses
 
Sleeping outside
In which country did the Tanabata festival originate?
 
China
 
Japan
 
Korea
 
Thailand
What is the main color theme of Tanabata decorations?
 
Multicoloured
 
Green and red
 
Black and blue
 
Only white
What do people traditionally do with Tanzaku?
 
Hang them on bamboo
 
Burn them
 
Give them to friends
 
Hide them
What are Tanzaku?
 
Paper strips
 
Wooden tablets
 
Metal coins
 
Cloth strips
What is typically written on Tanzaku during Tanabata?
 
Wishes and poems
 
Recipes
 
Diaries
 
Shopping lists
How often can Orihime and Hikoboshi meet according to the legend?
 
Once a year
 
Once every two years
 
On leap years
 
Once every ten years
Why are Orihime and Hikoboshi separated?
 
They were punished by the gods
 
They had a fight
 
They made their parents angry
 
They were too far away from each other
What is Hikoboshi’s occupation in the Tanabata legend?
 
A cowherd
 
A dancer
 
A salaryman
 
A farmer
What does Orihime represent in the Tanabata story?
 
A weaver
 
A warrior
 
A convenience store clerk
 
A kickboxer
Who are the main characters in the Tanabata legend?
 
Orihime and Hikoboshi
 
Matsuko Deluxe and Kitty
 
Misae and Hiroshi
 
Sazae and Masuo
What do the stars Vega and Altair represent in the Tanabata legend?
 
Two lovers
 
Two gods
 
Two children
 
Two rabbits
Which two stars are central to the Tanabata story?
 
Vega and Altair
 
Sirius and Betelgeuse
 
Polaris and Antares
 
Rigel and Capella
When is Tanabata traditionally celebrated in Japan?
 
July 7
 
July 14
 
August 7
 
June 14
What is Tanabata?
 
Star festival
 
Moon festival
 
Harvest festival
 
Sun festival
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